Briefing: Landlord accreditation

By: Robbie de Santos
Published: April 2011

Private renting has grown rapidly over the last
decade. Yet problems are rife and standards are
often poor. Shelter believes landlord accreditation
offers councils a localist, practical and effective tool
to improve standards for private renters.

Summary

While the majority of landlords are professional in their approach, there are some who do not fully understand renting's legal framework and find themselves unwittingly breaking the law. There is also a small but dangerous number of rogues who wilfully exploit tenants and make their lives a misery.

High demand for rented accommodation and a lack of information for tenants can make it difficult to differentiate between a good landlord, an amateur or a potential rogue.